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I xi " FOUR The Gaiette-Times, Heppner, Ore., Thursday, August 18, 1977 ) Kinzua news Soroptimists review year's projects f - -r-l - ' i 4 ' ' ?? ! Kirk Wright Still In Intensive Care Kirk Wright, six-year-old son of Mike and Becky Wright, is still in the intensive care unit at the St. Charles Hospital in Bend. At last report his condition was unchanged since the accident August 5 in Prineville. Becky, her son Adam and a neighbor child who had been hospitalized at Prineville have all been re leased. Friendship Card Club Meets Karen Cossitt was hostess to a meeting of the Friendship Card Club at Jeffmore Hall on Monday evening. With two tables of players, the ladies enjoyed an evening of good company, fast play and tasty light refreshments. Winners of pinochle were Andrea Campbell and Jeannie Morley. Shirley Orr won high and Pat McMinn was second high. 25th Anniversary Celebrated Harvey and Kitty Spivey were honored at a 25th anniversary potluck picnic held at the park just outside of lone club hears gardening tips "Conditioning is the term used to describe various methods of preserving the color, strength and life of fresh flowers, greens or shrubs after they have been cut," Nancy Miller informed the lone Garden Club at their August meeting held at Judy Osmin's home. The three requirements for conditioning are: 1) water cool or hot, 2) controlled temperature (refrigerator is great if you have room otherwise coolest part of house) 3) a shaded draft free spot to condition at least two hours but a day and night is best. General steps in condition ing are : Always pick flowers in the evening after sundown. Carry a bucket of water with you into the garden, clippers or knife, candle & matches and a hammer. Cut stems firmly on a slant and strip all lower leaces so there will not be any leaves under water. Flowers can be divided into groups according to their conditioning needs. All you have to do is look at the stem and you will know what to do to help the flowers draw in as much water as it can hold. Thin or fleshy stemmed flow ers such as tulips and petun ieas are treated as in the above general steps. Flowers Donation Last week's Gazette-Times reported the library had received three Oregon books from Leona Schlief of Hood River in memory of Neva Bleakman Schlief. The story incorrectly identified Neva as the mother of the donor when actually she is the daughter- WILL WtilLUMG MODERN AIR ROTARY 6"-8" & 10" WELLS HARD ROCK DRILLING A SPECIALTY LICENSED 567-6777 IIERMISTON iarvara jrtKe Mt. Vernon last Saturday. Hosting the picnic for the former Kinzua residents were their children Bob Hire and family, Sue Mattison and family and Frank Spivey and his family. Also helping to arrange the celebration was their son Bill Roberts and his family who live in California. The Roberts family was unable to attend the picnic. Following the picnic the large group of friends and relatives enjoyed an anniver sary cake and presented the happy couple with a silver platter and many other beau tiful gifts. Billie Joe and Patsy Mc Minn and daughters went to Portland to spend the weekend visiting Patsy's parents Ster ling Wham and Verna Cope land. Saturday, Earl and Carol Norris went to Prineville on business. Sunday Earl flew to Hillsboro with Guy Van Ars dale. Raymond and Deena Reid and daughters left Friday" for a long weekend vacation starting with a tour of the zoo at Portland and taking in many of the sights along the scenic Oregon coast, including with thick woody or hard stems such as iris or mums should have their stem ends crushed before plunging into bucket of water (use hammer) Flowers with stems that bleed, such as poppies, are sealed by searing the stem ends with the burning candle before placing in water. Flow ers with hollow stems such as dahlias are placed in scalding hot water for about a minute, keeping the steam away from the blossom by putting paper over the saucepan and stick ing the stem through the paper. Flowering shrubs such as lilacs should have all the leaves and little stems re moved. Make a crosswise cut across the bottom of the stem and pull the skin off the branch about two or three inches above the cut. Put in washtub of cool water over night. Delta Huber is general Chairman of the public Mini Flower show the members are planning to hold September 14 at the lone United Church Social rooms. Everyone is welcome to come and exhibit. Entires will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the day of the show. Judging will begin at 11 by Mrs. Darrell Johnson, Prarie City. A full flower show schedule will be announced later. corrected in-law. Neva Bleakman Schlief, the daughter of the Bert Bleak mans, old timers of Hardman and Heppner, was married to Leona 's son. She was a 1937 graduate of Heppner High and her good friend, Beth Bryant, noted the error. BONDED fr 1 ' the sea lion caves, the undersea gardens, the wax museum and the Indian forest near Florence. They report having a wonderful time despite some big weather contrasts. They were in Port land for the heat wave and needed jackets for the much cooler air on the coast. John and Cindi Weaser and son Aaron went to The Dalles Saturday on business. That's the news for this week. Hope to see you at the Fair and Rodeo. Bring the kids by the TOPS club game booths or come by the Wheeler Dealer CB Clubs mini-pizza booth near the rodeo grounds. The fair has something for every one, come and enjoy. Women Aglow will meet at the Columbia Inn on Aug. 23 at McNary East Umatilla. The speaker for the evening is Pat Parker of Hermiston who spent a number of years in Hawaii and will share some of her experiences. The dinner time is at 6:30 p.m. with a service following at 7:15. Dinner reservations should be made early by calling Coral Mitchell, ph. 922-3474 or Lynn Bush, ph. 922-4110. The Smart Sew Shop, a Q) Lexington news Delpha Jones The Three Links Club met at the home of Florence Mc Millan for their regular meet ing on Thursday with Vice Chairman Marion Robinson presiding. Plans were com pleted for the Country Kitchen and plans for the meetings to start again September 1 for the lodge were discussed. Committees for the Pres ident's visit September 29 were also discussed and decorating and refreshments were chosen. Refreshments of punch, cake and coffee were served to 13 members. Venice Hendrickson won the prize. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yocom f 3 DAY SALE THURSDAY ' FRIDAY ' SATURDAY regular $11.99 0 $400 T C Per gallon OFFER ENDS SATURDAY AUG. 20 Pettyjohn's Supply 676-9157 Four charter members were present when Soroptimist In ternational of Heppner held its 30th installation banquet at Heppner High School, with husbands and special guests in attendance. The Soroptimist Club is a service organization of women actively engaged in business. A report on the many activ ities carried out during the past year was given by Joyce Winter. During the year the club sponsored a Citizenship con test and awarded a $50 bond to winner Darla Cooper and a $25 bond to second place winner Sharon McCarl at a luncheon honoring the girls and their mothers. An academic JLIIlgUU 11CW5 Francis Rose Wilson fabric and sewing notions shop opened in Irrigon about a month ago, owned and oper ated by Mr. and Mrs. Brent Hulse. It is located on the south side of the highway at 8th Street. Hulse stated that the bus iness is doing well and they plan to offer top quality fabrics at lowest possible prices. They expect to open a second shop in East Umatilla soon. Recent visitors at the E.A. Stephens home included their 989-8189 and family have been enjoying a vacation which took them into Idaho and other points of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kane have gone to Colorado for a short visit before returning to Lexington where they plan on making their home. CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU 676-9228 regular $11.99 Heppner scholarship for $200 was won by Patti Lott and a Vo-Tech scholarship for $100 was won by Lisa Burkenbine. A check for $100 was sent to Yakima Business College for Lori Dunlap, Vo-Tech scholarship winner in 1976. In addition the club donated $50 to Morrow County 4-H Council for sum mer school scholarships, and sponsored a delegate to Girls' State. At Christmas time the club furnished dolls to be dressed for needy family children; donated two turkeys, canned food and individual food gifts to Heppner Neighborhood center; donated $10 to Eastern Oregon Hospital at Pendleton. The club contributed to March 922 - 3352 son-in-law Guy Parke and his son Guy Thomas of Portland. Also visiting were Sherman Shine and Clyde Bruseau of Orofino, Ida. The men had visited a gold mine in Orofino. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Brooks of Tacoma visited the Steph ens later in the week. Business MEDICAL SUPPLIES HERMISTON DRUG Free prescription Mail Service. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gifts for all occasions. Snack Bar FURNITURE WILCOX FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES See us before you buy your color TV or stereo system . 254 W. Hermiston Ave. 567-2201 Hermiston THIS SPACE FOR RENT $8 PER MONTH Call I AHAA MIL 00-7XAO AUTOMOTIVE Serving all this area for over 20 years. JONES RADIATOR SERVICE 1315 North 1st St. Hermiston, OR 97838 Ph. 567-6916 OPTOMETRIST DR. E.K. SCHAFFITZ Optometrist Next to Hotel Heppner entrance. f 676-9465 Heppner t ONSTKl 11 ION Circle "D" Trenching Licensed & Bonded Vermeer Trencher 14" wide x 8' deep 680 Case Hoe Septic Tanks, Etc. Dump Truck for Hire Robert Duncan 989-8493 of Dimes, Heart Fund, Red Cross, Easter Seals, and United Appeal funds, and bought a membership in U. N. Association.' A special luncheon was held honoring senior girls and their mothers, with a speaker from Blue Mountain Community College. Refreshments were prepared and served by club members for the 8th Grade Dance held at the Elks in Heppner. The club entertained the Fair and Rodeo Court, their mothers, and chaperones at a luncheon and entered a float in the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Parade. The club sponsors an annual tour for Senior Citizens, this year taking them to Shaniko. Members served refreshment for one month for weekly meetings of Senior Citizens at the Neighborhood Center; held an annual party on Valentine's Day with gifts, refreshments and music for patients in the Nursing Home at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Magazine subscriptions for the hospital are also furnished by the club. Heppner Soroptimists spon sored the Sunshine Bluebird troop, which it assisted in organizing several years ago, with continued support during the past year. Members reg istered guests at the Pioneer CB. SERVICE Terry's CB Consulting Service 155 Rock Street P.O. Box 356 Heppner "Fox Hunter" Ch. 19 Terry Carter 676-5192 THIS SPACE FOR RENT s8 PER MONTH CALL 676-9228 MONUMENTS SWEENEY MORTUARY Cemetery, grave markers. Granite, Marble, Bronze 24-Hr. phone 676-9600 or 676-9226 Also serving lone & Lexington Heppner P.O. Box 97 MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY Free mailing service on prescriptions. Hospital Supplies Open Mon.-Fri., 9-6 p.m. Sat. 9-1 p.m. Located in the Medical Center, HOOSouthgate, Pendleton 276-1531 AUTOMOTIVE SHERRELL CHEVROLET INC. Complete Sales & Service 3rd & Main Hermiston Donna's TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Appointment not needed... ...but appreciated ;7-5.i!i:t Hilt V.. Aiken or ti7(i-!l!MMl Picnic at the fair pavilion held on Memorial Day. Books were purchased for the Teen Library at Heppner Public Library. The club kept in touch with two Friendship Links in Folkestone and Tamworth, England, through correspon dence and gifts, Regular attendance at the noon luncheon meetings held by Soroptimist Heppner Club is required. Each year the member with the best atten dance record is presented a Revere Bowl to be kept for one year, or permanently if she wins it three years. Alice Soward, with a perfect at tendance record for the past year, received the bowl at the banquet. Evelyn Sweek, retiring president who had held the position for the past two years, was presented a gift. Lenna Smith, vice president" and mistress of ceremonies, turned the meeting over to Etta Parker, one of the Charter Members and now a Life Member, to perform the installation. Other Charter Members looking on, all of whom had served as president of the club, were Frances Mitchell, Olive Hughes, Eleanor Gonty and Elaine George. Directory TITLE INSURANCE MORROW COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. Title Insurance Office in Peters Bldg. 676-9912 Heppner HOME REPAIR UMATILLA READY-MIX Open every weekday, and Saturdays & Sundays if necessary. Ph . 676-9406 or 989-8467 FURNITURE H0USt-DSC0UNTS;; Curtis-Mathes TV Quasar TV, Norge& Admiral appliances. Largest selection of furniture in the area. 2200 N.F. Hermiston 567-8960 THIS SPACE FOR RENT $8 PER MONTH CALL 676-9228 FLOOR COVERING M4R FLOOR COVERING Carpet, linoleum, ceramic tile, kitchen cabinets. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Matt Hughes 422 Linden Way 676-9418 Heppner I'l.t'.MKlM, MILLER'S PLUMBING New and remodel work Commerical or residential 20 Years Experience Free Estimates Call: 922-3110 If no answer: 922-3525 Vi Lanham was installed as president for 1977-78. Other officers installed were Mar lene" Gray, vice president; Clista Venard, treasurer; Elaine George, corresponding secreatry; Mary Bryant, re cording secretary; Board Members, Elaine 'George, 'Marge Eckman and Evelyn Sweek. Special guests were Dorothy and Charlie Heard of Milton Freewater. Mrs. Heard is a past president of the Heppner Club. Other special guests were Jacki and Don Wilmarth of La Grande. Mrs. Wilmarth is a member of the La Grande Club. More graduates Names missing from the August 4 story on the joint reunion of the Heppner High School classes of 1925-1929 were: Ruby Thornburg Beck et, class of 1926; Merle Becket, class representative, class of 1927 and Maurice Edmundson, class of 1929. The Gazette-Times regrets the ommission. .MACHINERY REPAIR Miller & Sons Welding, Inc. Fabrication & Repair of Steel & Aluminum Steel & Bolts In Stock 12:1 Lynden Way Heppner OPEN K- shop 676-9106 MON-SAT Home 676-5519 INSURANCE RAY BOYCE INSURANCE AGENCY Health, Fire, Auto, marine Group Plans Ray Boyce 676-9625 676-5384 Heppner LAUNDROMAT Main St. Heppner HEPPNER LAUNDROMAT BUILDING SUPPLIES See us for all your building supplies. We feature Boysen Paints. TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CO. Tim Moore, Mgr. 432 SE Dorian 276-6221 PENDLETON PRINTING . WEDDING INVITATIONS BUSINESS FORMS PRINTED ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS GAZETTE-TIMES 676-9228 676-9496 THIS SPACE FOR RENT $8 PER MONTH CALL 676-9228 - - r- , , p. - . ,
